Best Meat Cleaver Knives Updated February 2026

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Best Meat Cleaver Knives
2026 Buyer's GuideUpdated February 2026
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10.0

HOSHANHO Cleaver Knife 7 Inch, Ultra Sharp Japanese High Carbon Steel Vegetable Meat Cleaver, Multifunction Chopper Butcher Kni...
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10.0

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HOSHANHO Cleaver Knife 7 Inch, Ultra Sharp Japanese High Carbon Steel Vegetable Meat Cleaver, Multifunction Chopper Butcher Kni...
Quality
Sharpness
Weight
Design
Value for money
Cutting ability

10.0

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HOSHANHO Cleaver Knife 7 Inch, Ultra Sharp Japanese High Carbon Steel Vegetable Meat Cleaver, Multifunction Chopper Butcher Kni...
Available in:  2 sizes
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Weight
Design
Value for money
Cutting ability
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9.9

Cutluxe Brisket Knife – 12" Carving & Slicing Knife for Meat & BBQ – Razor Sharp German Steel, Sheath Included, Ergonomic Full ...
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Works well
Ease of cutting

9.9

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Cutluxe Brisket Knife – 12" Carving & Slicing Knife for Meat & BBQ – Razor Sharp German Steel, Sheath Included, Ergonomic Full ...
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Works well
Ease of cutting

9.9

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Cutluxe Brisket Knife – 12" Carving & Slicing Knife for Meat & BBQ – Razor Sharp German Steel, Sheath Included, Ergonomic Full ...
Available in:  6 sizes
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Works well
Ease of cutting
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9.7

SYOKAMI Cleaver Chef Knife with Herb Stripper, 7" Asian Kitchen Knife 3-in-1 Combined with Chef's Knife, Santoku, Nakiri for Sl...
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Value for money
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Functionality

9.7

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SYOKAMI Cleaver Chef Knife with Herb Stripper, 7" Asian Kitchen Knife 3-in-1 Combined with Chef's Knife, Santoku, Nakiri for Sl...
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Value for money
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Functionality

9.7

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SYOKAMI Cleaver Chef Knife with Herb Stripper, 7" Asian Kitchen Knife 3-in-1 Combined with Chef's Knife, Santoku, Nakiri for Sl...
Available in:  5 styles
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9.6

imarku Cleaver Knife 7 Inch Meat Cleaver - Japan High Carbon Stainless Steel Butcher Knife with Ergonomic Handle, Ultra Sharp C...
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Ease of use

9.6

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imarku Cleaver Knife 7 Inch Meat Cleaver - Japan High Carbon Stainless Steel Butcher Knife with Ergonomic Handle, Ultra Sharp C...
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9.6

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imarku Cleaver Knife 7 Inch Meat Cleaver - Japan High Carbon Stainless Steel Butcher Knife with Ergonomic Handle, Ultra Sharp C...
Available in:  3 styles
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9.4

Topfeel 3PCS Butcher Knife Set, Hand Forged Serbian Chef Knives & Meat Cleaver & Viking Knives, Meat Cutting Kitchen Knife Set ...
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9.4

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Topfeel 3PCS Butcher Knife Set, Hand Forged Serbian Chef Knives & Meat Cleaver & Viking Knives, Meat Cutting Kitchen Knife Set ...
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9.4

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Topfeel 3PCS Butcher Knife Set, Hand Forged Serbian Chef Knives & Meat Cleaver & Viking Knives, Meat Cutting Kitchen Knife Set ...
Available in:  4 styles
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9.3

Plys Kitchen Meat Cleaver Knife, Unique Effort Saving Knife Professional Stainless Steel Chef Cooking Knives for Cutting Meat V...
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Ease of use
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9.3

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Plys Kitchen Meat Cleaver Knife, Unique Effort Saving Knife Professional Stainless Steel Chef Cooking Knives for Cutting Meat V...
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Ease of use
Grip

9.3

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Plys Kitchen Meat Cleaver Knife, Unique Effort Saving Knife Professional Stainless Steel Chef Cooking Knives for Cutting Meat V...
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Cut quality
Ease of use
Grip
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9.2

SYOKAMI Meat Cleaver Chef Knife with Sheath, 7.7 Inch Butcher Knife with Herb Stripper, Chopping Knife Heavy Duty Bone Cutting,...
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9.2

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SYOKAMI Meat Cleaver Chef Knife with Sheath, 7.7 Inch Butcher Knife with Herb Stripper, Chopping Knife Heavy Duty Bone Cutting,...
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9.2

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SYOKAMI Meat Cleaver Chef Knife with Sheath, 7.7 Inch Butcher Knife with Herb Stripper, Chopping Knife Heavy Duty Bone Cutting,...
Available in:  2 sizes
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9.1

XYJ Authentic Since 1986,Outstanding Ancient Forging,6.7 Inch Full Tang,Serbian Chefs knife,Chef Meat Cleaver,Kitchen Knives,Se...
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9.1

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XYJ Authentic Since 1986,Outstanding Ancient Forging,6.7 Inch Full Tang,Serbian Chefs knife,Chef Meat Cleaver,Kitchen Knives,Se...
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Sharpness
Weight
Value for money
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9.1

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XYJ Authentic Since 1986,Outstanding Ancient Forging,6.7 Inch Full Tang,Serbian Chefs knife,Chef Meat Cleaver,Kitchen Knives,Se...
Available in:  4 sizes 2 colors
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8.9

PAUDIN Nakiri Knife - 7" Razor Sharp Meat Cleaver and Vegetable Kitchen Knife, High Carbon Stainless Steel, Multipurpose Asian ...
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8.9

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PAUDIN Nakiri Knife - 7" Razor Sharp Meat Cleaver and Vegetable Kitchen Knife, High Carbon Stainless Steel, Multipurpose Asian ...
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8.9

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PAUDIN Nakiri Knife - 7" Razor Sharp Meat Cleaver and Vegetable Kitchen Knife, High Carbon Stainless Steel, Multipurpose Asian ...
Available in:  4 styles
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8.7

Mueller 7-inch Butcher Knife Meat Cleaver, Heavy Duty Bone Chopper, Durable, Precision-Crafted, Well-Balanced Pro Grade High Ca...
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Works well

8.7

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Mueller 7-inch Butcher Knife Meat Cleaver, Heavy Duty Bone Chopper, Durable, Precision-Crafted, Well-Balanced Pro Grade High Ca...
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Works well

8.7

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Mueller 7-inch Butcher Knife Meat Cleaver, Heavy Duty Bone Chopper, Durable, Precision-Crafted, Well-Balanced Pro Grade High Ca...
Available in:  2 options
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Works well

Our Top Choice

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10.0

HOSHANHO Cleaver Knife 7 Inch, Ultra Sharp Japanese High Carbon Steel Vegetable Meat Cleaver, Multifunction Chopper Butcher Kni...
Quality
Sharpness
Weight
Design
Value for money
Cutting ability

10.0

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HOSHANHO Cleaver Knife 7 Inch, Ultra Sharp Japanese High Carbon Steel Vegetable Meat Cleaver, Multifunction Chopper Butcher Kni...
Quality
Sharpness
Weight
Design
Value for money
Cutting ability

10.0

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HOSHANHO Cleaver Knife 7 Inch, Ultra Sharp Japanese High Carbon Steel Vegetable Meat Cleaver, Multifunction Chopper Butcher Kni...
Available in:  2 sizes
Quality
Sharpness
Weight
Design
Value for money
Cutting ability